Catriona
/K-AH-T-R-IY-N-AH/
Pure, clear — the Scottish Gaelic form of Catherine, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with the sense 'unsullied'. Reshaped in the Highlands and Islands into a name of its own, it carries the open, clear music of Gaelic speech and song.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Catriona is a Christian girl name of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning “Pure, clear — the Scottish Gaelic form of Catherine, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with the sense 'unsullied'. Reshaped in the Highlands and Islands into a name of its own, it carries the open, clear music of Gaelic speech and song.”.
Catriona is a girl's name of Scottish Gaelic origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Pure, clear — the Scottish Gaelic form of Catherine, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with the sense 'unsullied'. Reshaped in the Highlands and Islands into a name of its own, it carries the open, clear music of Gaelic speech and song." and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Common among British, European families, Catriona carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Catriona
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Catriona lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Catriona's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Catriona's saint & feast day →What does Catriona's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Catriona resonates in either tradition.
Catriona's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Catriona's full reading →
Does Catriona go with your family's names?
Catriona breaks into 7 sounds: /K-AH-T-R-IY-N-AH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Catriona sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Catriona beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Catriona — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Catriona
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Catriona
What does the name Catriona mean?
Catriona means "Pure, clear — the Scottish Gaelic form of Catherine, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with the sense 'unsullied'. Reshaped in the Highlands and Islands into a name of its own, it carries the open, clear music of Gaelic speech and song.." It is a girl name of Scottish Gaelic origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Catriona a boy or girl name?
Catriona is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Catriona?
Catriona is of Scottish Gaelic origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, European families.
Is Catriona a Christian name?
Yes. Catriona is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Scottish Gaelic origin.
What does Catriona mean in Scottish Gaelic?
Catriona originates from Scottish Gaelic, where it means "Pure, clear — the Scottish Gaelic form of Catherine, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with the sense 'unsullied'. Reshaped in the Highlands and Islands into a name of its own, it carries the open, clear music of Gaelic speech and song.."
What are common nicknames for Catriona?
Common short forms of Catriona include Cati, Catr.
What is the numerology of Catriona?
Catriona has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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